Boat Maintenance

Keep your boat and gear working well with these suggestions for routine maintenance and simple fixes.

3 Reasons I Love Varnish Day

November 13, 2018 by Nica Waters

Maintenance is a necessary chore. Finding side benefits makes it fun, even when it means hauling yourself up the mast each spring. [More] 3 Reasons I Love Varnish Day

Planning Boat Systems and Spares

October 19, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

Learn to choose the RIGHT spares to have on your boat, along with how to design truly redundant back-up systems. [More] Planning Boat Systems and Spares

Boat Maintenance and the Black Box

October 5, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

The best tip for staying out of trouble . . . keep your black box filled up! Learn more about it here and specific things you can do to avoid trouble when motoring. [More] Boat Maintenance and the Black Box

Maintain-ability

September 26, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

Maintaining your boat is key to enjoying it. Ease of maintenance and access is important is check when looking at boats to buy. [More] Maintain-ability

3 Tips for Line Etiquette

September 25, 2018 by Nica Waters

Tying your boat up well is a characteristic of good seamanship. It’s even more important for a storm. Learn what to do and what not to do! [More] 3 Tips for Line Etiquette

How To Choose Bottom Paint

August 24, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

What’s the best bottom paint for your boat? Lots of things go into determining that, and what works well for your buddy might not be right for you. Everything you need to know. [More] How To Choose Bottom Paint

Six Steps to a Perfect Bottom

May 22, 2018 by Nica Waters

Bottom painting. How do you keep this regular, messy, job in check? 6 steps will have you clean, painted, and ready to splash. [More] Six Steps to a Perfect Bottom